With the arrival of Plainfield's flu season's vaccines, a flu clinic has been scheduled for Saturday, November 19. The clinic will be held at the City Hall Annex, 510 Watchung Avenue between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., according to City Health Officer Jadwiga Warwas, M.D."Plainfielders are indeed lucky that Dr. Warwas has had the foresight to order sufficient supplies for this year that we are able to offer the vaccine to ALL adults, and not just those in the high-risk populations," says Plainfield Mayor Al McWilliams.
The 2004 flu season was troubled with vaccine shortages owing to manufacturing problems on the part of Chiron, one of the few companies that make the vaccine.
"We have gotten our supplies from Chiron this year," says Dr. Warwas, "but we are delighted the State is allowing us to order from other suppliers next year -- especially given the rising prices of the vaccine."Dr. Warwas was alluding to the fact that when municipalities buy on the "state contract," which allows them to make purchases without getting competitive quotes or going out to bid, they often pay higher prices than those who are making purchases directly in the marketplace.
"I want to emphasize that we have enough supplies to vaccinate any adult who wishes," Warwas continued, "as opposed to last year when shortages caused us to limit access to the elderly and those with chronic medical conditions that put them in the high-risk category."Residents will be asked to make a donation of $15 for the flu shot.
For more information or for the date and location of future clinics, call the Plainfield Health Division at (908) 753-3092.
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